Healthy Starts with WIC
In your baby’s first year of life, everything changes so fast! We are here for you every step of the way. WIC has a variety of benefits to meet your baby’s feeding needs. WIC offers free breastfeeding support, breast pumps, infant formula and baby foods when they are ready to start solid foods.
Baby and Toddler Formula – Updated 07/25/2024 at 8:30 a.m.
On July 9, 2024, the Mead Johnson Nutrition distribution center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, was damaged by a severe tornado. WIC is in close communication with Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil, and WIC grocers to assess the impact to WIC clients.
If your baby uses Enfamil Gentlease, Enfamil Reguline or Enfamil A.R., Texas WIC has temporary formula options if your baby’s formula is not available through August 31. Select your baby’s formula below to learn more.
Enfamil A.R. or Enfamil Reguline
Contact or visit your WIC office to update your card to larger can sizes or to discuss other formula options.
Enfamil Gentlease
If Enfamil Gentlease 12.4 oz is on your card and is not available, there are two options to help you find formula for your baby through August 31.
Information for WIC Vendors
Download the list of alternative powdered formulas to find updated universal product codes (UPCs) for temporary items that are currently uploaded to the Texas WIC’s approved product list through August 31, 2024. Texas WIC will continue to update this list as more options become available.
Information for Families with Formula-Fed Infants
Whether you need to temporarily supplement or prefer to use formula, WIC staff can help you choose which WIC-approved formula is right for your baby. If you are breastfeeding and formula feeding, WIC staff can help you maintain your milk supply and work through any breastfeeding challenges. For 24/7 breastfeeding support, call 855-550-6667.
WIC has standard formulas available. If you need therapeutic formula, a prescription is needed from a health care provider.
Standard Formulas Offered by Texas WIC
No prescription required for infants under one year of age.
- Enfamil Infant
- Similac Soy Isomil
![Enfamil infant formula](/sites/default/files/inline-images/enfamil-infant.jpg)
![Similac Soy Based container](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Similac_Soy.jpg)
Most infants do well on milk- or soy-based infant formula. If you feel that your baby isn't tolerating these formulas well, talk to your WIC nutritionist or pediatrician about one of the formulas below.
- Enfamil Gentlease
- Enfamil Reguline
- Enfamil A.R.
![Enfamil Gentlease container](/sites/default/files/inline-images/enfamil-gentlease.jpg)
![Enfamil reguline container](/sites/default/files/inline-images/enfamil-reguline_0.jpg)
![Enfamil Added Rice container](/sites/default/files/inline-images/enfamil-ar.jpg)
Other therapeutic formulas may be available with a prescription.
Texas WIC does not provide:
- Enfamil Enspire
- Enfamil A2, Organic or ProSobee
- Comparable Similac, Gerber or generic brands (except Similac Soy Isomil)